Author Question: Which is the following is not a characteristic of Tourette's Syndrome? 1. Complex motor tics 2. ... (Read 59 times)

pragya sharda · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which is the following is not a characteristic of Tourette's Syndrome?

1. Complex motor tics
2. The child is unaware of his/her behavior
3. Present for more than one year
4. Present before the 18th birthday

Question 2

The nurse is aware that some causes of cerebral palsy include: (Select all that apply.)

a. Perinatal cerebral hemorrhage
b. Prolonged labor
c. Maternal use of tobacco
d. Maternal exposure to rubella
e. Sexually transmitted diseases in the mother

Mollythedog · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Common symptom of Tourette's syndrome
2. The child is aware of his/her behavior and often tries to suppress it unsuccessfully.
3. Tourette's Syndrome can be a life-long issue.
4. Tourette's Syndrome usually occurs in school-age children.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Hemorrhage, prolonged labor, and exposure to infectious diseases such as rubella are recognized causes of cerebral palsy.